Marcus Stoinis helped the Stars to a big win over the Renegades. Pic: Getty Images

Cricket

Homophobic slur to cost Stoinis

by Ben Horne

5th Jan 2020 9:08 AM
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Cricket Australia has been forced to deal with a second alleged homophobic slur for the summer, with Melbourne Stars batsman Marcus Stoinis set to be fined over an incident in Saturday night's BBL derby.

Stoinis is alleged to have uttered the slur to Melbourne Renegades bowler and his Australian World Cup teammate Kane Richardson at the MCG, before subsequently apologising.

Cricket Australia are set to hit Stoinis with a grade two charge and fine him $7000. Stoinis will not contest the charge and has put his hand up and admitted his fault.